Hamilton Island is seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing & Expediting Manager to lead purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations across Engineering, Services, and Maintenance departments. Reporting to the General Manager Logistics & Supply, this role is critical in ensuring procurement governance, inventory accuracy, and supply chain efficiency across a complex island-based logistics environment.
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Lead end-to-end procurement and inventory operations island-wide
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Live and work in paradise with no commute or city stress
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Enjoy staff perks including gym access and island discounts
As Purchasing & Expediting Manager, you will oversee purchasing, inventory control, supplier performance, and warehouse operations. You will drive compliance, improve systems, and lead a high-performing team to ensure seamless supply chain operations across the island.
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Oversee purchasing activities and enforce RFQ governance across departments
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Review and approve purchase requisitions in line with financial delegations
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Manage supplier engagement and monitor performance and risk
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Own and optimise inventory levels across multiple locations
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Drive inventory accuracy, stock lifecycle management, and reporting
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Lead ERP (CIA) system improvements and data integrity initiatives
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Generate and analyse inventory and supply chain performance reports
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Manage complex logistics including freight, barge schedules, and delays
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Oversee warehouse operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency
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Lead, coach, and develop purchasing and warehouse teams
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Manage workforce planning, rostering, and team performance
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Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements
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Maintain SOPs and support continuous improvement initiatives
You are a commercially minded leader with strong procurement and logistics expertise. You thrive in complex environments, bring a structured approach to operations, and are confident managing compliance, teams, and stakeholder relationships.
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Proven experience in purchasing, inventory, or supply chain operations
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Experience in warehouse or logistics environments
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Previous leadership or supervisory experience
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Strong understanding of procurement governance and inventory control
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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High attention to detail and organisational ability
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex operational environment
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Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Logistics, or related field
Our mission is to share the wonder of Hamilton Island with the world by creating wonder-filled experiences for our guests, employees and community.
Every team member plays a role in shaping those experiences – making Hamilton Island not just a great place to visit, but a great place to work
A little island can do wonders – make your next career move one to remember!
